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Evening Headdress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1865-1870

GUSN

GUSN-7004

Description

Blue silk chenille withd lattice pattern forming cap; faceted black beads interspersed; four chenille tassels with same faceted beads.

Details

Descriptive Terms

headdresses
headgear
chenille (yarn)
silk (textile)
wire
evening dress (concept)
Women's clothing
Silk
Chenille
Wire
Evening Wear
HEADDRESS

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1931.370

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